What did you hate about the pajero and how did you fix it

[stevemc181]

The 'cable tie mod' is explained in the original link I provided. (I take it you didn't read the link?)

Page 9 even had photos and an explanation diagram.

I've done the Cable tie mod and also added 2 x 5mm SS brackets to the centre of the dash as also explained in the linked thread, no dash movement now It also pays to tighten every screw/nut and bolt you can find when the dash is apart. I have a niggly rattle that I will need to investigate further but suspect its a screw in the instrument cluster that I haven't tightened up.

http://www2.pajeroclub.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=33057

Picture of the brackets below: I had a mate fab these up in 5mm Stainless.

[NFT5]

Not much, really, except for

• The way the interior plastics mark if you so much as breathe on them
• The colour of the upholstery, which looks dirty, even after it's been vacuumed
• The horrible noise that the rear door makes when you shut it.

Haven't really found a solution to any of these, yet although I'd like to put sheepskin seat covers on the seats, can't afford the second mortgage I'd need to get them.

[BROOMZPAJ]

Problem:

Keys have to be in ignition and turned to accessories/on for power windows to operate.

Fix:

Four words ...

Goodsy's-power-window-mod (Gen 4 version that is).

Just done it after much procrastination and love it.

Still have full auto up/down capabilities, just now don't have to have the ignition/accessories on.

Thanks to Goodsy for putting it out there as a Gen 3 DIY back in 2011 and Dazz (mavtd) for Gen 4 fuse box photo last year.

http://www2.pajeroclub.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=15505&highlight=Goodsy+power+mod

[Gus]

As it's not model specific I've moved to here..

After years of belting the rear bumper off road I replaced with a custom Rear Bar.

Hated the stock Bash plates replaced with Bushskinz the factory intercooler guard is practically useless off road.

Took 1 look at the air intake & ordered a Snorkel at purchase.

Stock Sound system was pretty average so that had to go!

Otherwise all good..

Gus.

[GHendo]

When I first saw this thread I had a think and decided there weren’t too many things that I disliked about my NP Exceed – I’ve had it from new – and I’m very appreciative, ha ha - particularly when thinking back on some of my earlier cars.

After reading some of the replies, there are a couple of things that are probably annoying ...

1. Yes, as Sally said the rear door not opening wide when the trailer is hooked up – that is a pain.

2. And I think it was Gus who said the plastic bash plates – they were a joke – really Mitsubishi !!

3. The way the intercooler for the 4M41 motor hangs down like dogs testicles at the front – I’ve holed one and it cost over $1,000 to get a new one fitted. I just wish the mod for the one above the motor had been available when it happened – I would have gone that way.

4. My only other gripe is the stupid and annoying fault that raises its ugly head from time to time when the orange diff light starts flashing. Mitsubishi should have made this system more bullet-proof.

I don’t worry too much about rattles and squeaks – most cars develop them at some time and I’m probably going a bit deaf anyway.

Overall, I love this Pajero. It is by far the best vehicle I’ve ever had and I’d be very hesitant about trading it in for a new one – even if I did have the $70K or whatever it costs.

Cheers

Geoff

[tomwithannl]

Sounds like most of these Gen 3 + 4 problems could be overcome by UPgrading to an NL.

Tom

[GHendo]

Sounds like most of these Gen 3 + 4 problems could be overcome by UPgrading to an NL.

Tom

Ha ha ... I had a petrol manual the same as yours and the only reason I traded it in was because it kept me poor taking it to the servo all the time - talk about a guts !!

Otherwise, it was a fantastic vehicle.

Cheers

Geoff

[Ian Sharpe]

Sounds like most of these Gen 3 + 4 problems could be overcome by UPgrading to an NL.

Tom

Absolutely!

[peter54smith]

Problem fix

My tachometer was going intermit on my 1996 2.8 shorty, after i had attempted all the on line fixes, none worked i priced up a new tacho from mitsubishi uk and nearly died of fright. So i took the bloody tacho out hit it with a hammer and installed a digital voltmeter in its space saved a bundle of cash as a tachometer is of no real use on an automatic vehicle.

[Dicko1]

My tachometer was going intermit on my 1996 2.8 shorty, after i had attempted all the on line fixes, none worked i priced up a new tacho from mitsubishi uk and nearly died of fright. So i took the bloody tacho out hit it with a hammer and installed a digital voltmeter in its space saved a bundle of cash as a tachometer is of no real use on an automatic vehicle.

Like your style...

[marco888]

+1 for rear door squeak. Fixed it like this:

will absolutely definitely try this way as the squeaking noise is just killing me.

[NFT5]

I'd just like to know if the dirt is part of the "fix".

[jvdkooij]

I only have 2 isseus:

1) the protection plate in the middle makes a humming sound at 2500 rpm, solution on asphalt: drive faster, offroad I dont hear this

2) I live most of the year in the Netherlands and the car is in Siberia, I can't drive it daily, only a few weeks a year which is very annoying.

[explorin]

Hated the transfer of road noise into the cabin, fixed by getting rid of vehicle!

that's extreme! haha